If you’re looking for things to do in Milan this Easter in 2026, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve selected 10 ideas for April 4, 5, and 6 to suit every taste: from digital art to a trip to Lake Como, from pottery to aperitifs and picnics at a farmhouse. Let’s get started.
Whether you’re a “local” tired of the usual routines or a visitor seeking authentic experiences, forget the usual boredom of closed shops and take advantage of the exclusive activities and events that the city and its surroundings have to offer.
Monet 360°: the digital exhibition that lets you step inside the painting
If you think an art exhibition is all about standing still and silent in front of a painting, this activity will change your mind. Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360° digital exhibition that literally catapults you inside the works of the master of French Impressionism. Projection mapping, sound effects, virtual reality, and digital displays transform every room into a living painting.
Open on April 4, 5, and 6, it lasts between 45 and 75 minutes and is one of those events that will stay with you forever.
Museum of Senses: where your brain stops being right
How often do you think you see, hear, and perceive reality as it truly is? The Museum of Senses in Milan is ready to challenge all your assumptions. With over 70 interactive sensory experiences engaging sight, touch, hearing, smell, taste, and balance, this immersive and interactive museum will make you doubt even yourself—in the most entertaining way possible. Free creative workshops for children are scheduled for Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.
Science Museum at Easter: the moon, Mars, and 6 family workshops
For the Easter weekend, the “Leonardo da Vinci” National Museum of Science and Technology will be open exceptionally from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a program packed with workshops for the whole family. From the Tinkering Zone to the themed iLABs —Food, Genetics, Chemistry, Space—all the way to Mars Base with missions and team strategies. You’ll also find the only fragment of lunar rock on display in Italy, the original Soyuz console, and original parts from Apollo 15.
For the little ones (ages 3–6), there’s the Playlab with the “Trees in Balance” activity.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Egg Village
In San Martino Siccomario, just a stone’s throw from Pavia and easily accessible from Milan, Puravida Farm hosts the Egg Village: 35,000 square meters of parkland with centuries-old trees, farm animals, hay mazes, inflatables, and pedal boats on the pond. The highlight of the experience isthe Easter Egg Hunt, a search for colorful eggs in the meadows with hidden surprises for children.
Open Saturday, April 4, Sunday, April 5, and Monday, April 6, from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Tickets available at puravidafarm.it.
Sunday at the Museum: Easter 2026 among the masterpieces (free!)
This year, Easter Sunday (April 5) coincides with the first Sunday of the month, when the “Sunday at the Museum ” initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture is celebrated. This means free admission to Milan’s main civic and state museums: the Pinacoteca di Brera, Castello Sforzesco, Gallerie d’Italia, Museo del Novecento, Leonardo’s Last Supper, and many others. A rare—and precious—coincidence for those who want to experience culture without spending a dime.
🔴 Remember: reservations are required for the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Last Supper, and spots sell out by midweek—book early at brerabooking.org and cenacolovinciano.vivaticket.it.
Ceramics & Aperitif + Children’s Activities at the Ex Area Pozzi
Who said Easter has to be just a family lunch? On Sunday, April 5, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, the Parco Ex Area Pozzi in Corsico is hosting a tailor-made afternoon: a ceramics workshop led by an artist (create your own mug and take it home after it’s fired), with a drink and a platter of snacks included. Tickets are €30 (launch promotion). While you work with clay, children can enjoy free entertainment from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
It ends with soft background music for a sweet finale. Limited spots available; book via DM on their Instagram page.
The historic Flower Market at the Fiera dell’Angelo
Every Easter Monday, since as far back as 1511, the streets around the Church of Sant’Angelo between Via Moscova and Corso di Porta Nuova transform into the city’s most historic flower garden. Legend has it that the tradition began following the miraculous appearance of an angel who saved the Franciscan friars of the monastery during a year of plague and famine. Today, on April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., you can buy plants, flowers, jewelry, toys, and artisanal sweets.
A Milanese classic worth discovering at least once, especially if you haven’t seen it yet.
Wild Easter Monday at the WWF Forest in Vanzago
If your priority on Easter Monday is to escape the concrete jungle, the WWF Forest in Vanzago is the perfect solution. On April 6 , the nature reserve just outside Milan offers guided hikes lasting about two hours, where you’ll spot finches and night herons preparing their spring nests. You can bring a packed lunch and enjoy it in the designated area, surrounded by silence and biodiversity.
One of the most popular day trips for those looking to breathe fresh air just a few kilometers from the city. Price: €4–10. We recommend booking in advance .
Picnic at the Farmhouse by Mare Culturale Urbano
If you want to spend Easter Monday in good company without giving up the freedom to bring your own food, Cascina Torrette – Sala Mare Culturale Urbano opens its doors on April 6 starting at 12 p.m. The idea is simple and wonderful: shared tables, disposable cups and cutlery provided, and a bar open all day for drinks. You’ll find board games, a book crossing, and, best of all, Marco Manini’s SOLOHIT DJ set to dance along to.
An alternative Easter Monday, genuinely communal and very Milanese in spirit.
Easter egg hunt at Villa Carlotta
Let’s end on a high note with a trip to Lake Como. Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzina, is the perfect blend of art, botany, and family fun. If you’re looking for something to do on Easter Monday near Milan that will leave everyone speechless, the Villa’s 8-hectare garden is the answer. The blooming of camellias and giant azaleas at this time of year is a natural spectacle unique in the world, and on April 6, they host the traditional egg hunt: children, divided into teams, search for eggs hidden in the wonderful botanical garden in full spring bloom.
The experience concludes with a workshop and a souvenir to take home.